Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Development

ID : 49174

Short Description: Volunteers are the lifeblood of most nonprofit organizations. Board members are a special type of volunteer. They help to guide the direction of a nonprofit, to promote the organization in the community, and to ensure that the nonprofit's mission is fulfilled.

Instructor Description: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.

Certification: N/A

RequirementsThis course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Explain the reasons why people volunteer and how nonprofits can make volunteer programs more successfulDescribe the responsibilities of the nonprofit boardDiscuss different models for organizing a nonprofit boardDescribe the differences between a nonprofit board and a for-profit boardExplain different approaches for recruiting and filling a nonprofit boardDiscuss the pros and cons of large vs. small boardsDescribe why board evaluations are usefulExplain why nonprofit boards form committeesDiscuss typical nonprofit board and staff interactionsDescribe how nonprofits can develop and maintain a strong volunteer base